The Authentic You Podcast

Gemma Sandwell
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Gemma is a Cosmic Coach, TEDx speaker and Energy alchemist who enables those she works with to tap into their potential, understand their superpower strengths to create the business and life of their dreams full of joy and flow. After going through anxiety, burnout and 19 years of study in Psychology, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Coaching, Energy work and becoming a TEDx speaker, she has used these same tools with herself and clients to build heart centred lives and businesses.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 191- What If You Never Needed Awakening... Only Remembering

    Some conversations don't give you more answers; they simply remind you of what you've always known. In this episode, Lewis and I explore what it means to remember who you are beneath the conditioning, expectations and labels. We talk about authenticity, the courage to think differently, and finding the quiet confidence to trust your own inner knowing. From spirituality and mindfulness to athlete identity, resilience, shadow work and the power of asking "why?", this conversation gently weaves between the practical and the profound. It's a reminder that growth doesn't always have to be loud, and that sometimes the deepest transformation comes from creating space to simply be. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit into one box, if you've questioned your path, or if you're learning to trust yourself a little more each day, I hope this conversation feels like permission to come home to yourself. You can connect with Lewis and follow his journey on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis_condy?_r=1&_t=ZN-97dubvvJ4as

    37 min

  2. Jun 23

    Episode 190: The Hidden Cost of Masking- ADHD, Autism, Burnout & Finding Yourself with Jenny Lucas

    What if burnout isn't a sign that you're failing, but a sign that your life no longer fits who you truly are? In this powerful episode of The Authentic You Podcast, Gemma Sandwell is joined by coach, author and speaker Jenny Lucas to explore the life-changing journey of discovering ADHD and autism later in life. After a 16-year teaching career ended in burnout, Jenny's late diagnosis helped her understand why life had always felt harder than it seemed for everyone else. Together, Gemma and Jenny discuss masking, people-pleasing, exhaustion, self-trust, authenticity, boundaries, motherhood, relationships, and the freedom that comes from finally understanding how your brain works. Whether you're questioning if you might be neurodivergent, navigating burnout, or learning to stop living for other people's expectations, this conversation offers insight, validation and hope. In this episode, we discuss: • Late-diagnosed ADHD and autism in women• Burnout, overwhelm and capacity limits• Masking and people-pleasing behaviours• Learning your needs, desires and boundaries• Self-trust and authentic living• Neurodiversity and spirituality• Parenting neurodivergent children• Creating a life that works with your brain, not against it About Jenny Lucas: Jenny Lucas is a coach, speaker and author who supports late-diagnosed ADHD and autistic adults to rebuild a life that works for them. She is the founder of Distinctly Me, creator of the Reclaim Yourself Membership, host of the Autism, ADHD and Us podcast, and author of the Amazon bestselling book Autism, ADHD and Me. Connect with Jenny: Start here: https://welcome.audhdistically.me/start-here Website: https://www.audhdistically.me Book (Paperback): https://amzn.to/4o58FQf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audhdistically.me/ If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

    43 min

  3. Jun 16

    Episode 189: The Happy Secret to Success: Positive Psychology, Quantum Alignment & Authentic Living

    What if happiness wasn't the result of success, but the pathway to it? In this episode of the Authentic You Podcast, Gemma shares the results of a positive psychology experiment involving 180 participants and reveals why some people experienced life-changing transformations. Discover how happiness impacts productivity, creativity, resilience and wellbeing, why highly sensitive and neurodivergent women saw the greatest shifts, and how positive psychology can help you create success in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Gemma explores the connection between neuroscience, happiness hormones, nervous system regulation and quantum alignment, sharing practical insights to help you become more aligned with the life and business you want to create. If you've been searching for the next strategy, this episode offers a powerful reminder: lasting success starts from within. Connect with Gemma on social media and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.

    27 min

  4. Jun 8

    Episode 188: When Spiritual Initiation Gets Real: Shadow Work, Intuition & Energetic Boundaries with Fiona C Joy

    In this powerful and deeply expansive episode of The Authentic You Podcast, Gemma is joined by Fiona C Joy for a raw, honest conversation about what it really means to live and work in deep spiritual alignment. Fiona shares her journey through years of intuitive and shadow work practice, and how her path has continually evolved through identity shifts, spiritual initiation, and inner transformation. What unfolds in this conversation is a grounded exploration of what happens when sensitivity, intuition, and energetic awareness meet real-life experience. Together, Gemma and Fiona explore themes of shadow work, energetic boundaries, nervous system awareness, and the importance of self-trust when navigating unseen or subtle energetic experiences. Fiona opens up about a recent personal experience that challenged her capacity, deepened her awareness, and ultimately reinforced the importance of discernment, support, and sovereignty in spiritual work. This episode also dives into the wider conversation around authenticity, integration, and why so many people are now being called to step fully into who they are without hiding, diluting, or outsourcing their inner truth. If you’re on a path of spiritual development, energy work, or self-inquiry, this conversation will resonate deeply. It’s a reminder that true alignment isn’t about bypassing discomfort; it’s about learning how to stay with yourself through it, with compassion, clarity, and grounded awareness. ⁠Find out more about Gemma - www.gemmasandwell.com You can follow Fiona here - www.instagram.com/fionacjoy/ #AuthenticYou #ShadowWork #SpiritualAwakening #EnergyWork #Intuition #SelfTrust #SpiritualGrowth #Embodiment #InnerWork #HealingJourney

    33 min

  5. May 26

    Episode 187: The Money Myth – Why a Body-Led Life Comes First (And Changes Everything)

    In this episode of The Authentic You Podcast, we explore what it really means to live a body-led life and challenge one of the most common beliefs around money, success, and timing: “I’ll do it when I have the money.” Through personal reflection and real-life experimentation, this episode unpacks how this belief can keep people stuck in cycles of waiting, hesitation, and self-doubt and offers a different perspective on alignment, coherence, and embodied decision-making. You’ll hear a powerful story of transformation from 2018, where following intuitive body-led choices led to unexpected career growth, financial reward, and opportunities that defied logical expectation. From workplace shifts to “magic money” moments, this episode explores how alignment, not pressure or force, can reshape outcomes in work, business, and life. We also dive into the difference between fear-based decision-making and embodied “yes/no” clarity, and how tuning into your body can support better boundaries, clearer choices, and greater flow in both business and relationships. Whether you're building a business, navigating career decisions, or simply feeling stuck waiting for the “right time,” this episode invites you to reconsider what’s actually driving your choices and what becomes possible when you start leading from within. ✨ Topics include: Body-led living and intuitive decision-makingThe belief that “money comes first” vs alignmentCoherence, energy, and flow in real lifeReal-world examples of intuitive business decisionsBuilding trust in your inner guidanceThe relationship between alignment and opportunity If this resonates, share it with someone who is ready to stop waiting and start aligning.

    26 min

  6. May 19

    Episode 186: Why Sensitive Women Need Structure to Feel Free

    In this week’s episode of the Authentic You podcast, I’m recording from the woods as we explore something that quietly shapes so many sensitive and neurodivergent women’s lives… The exhausting need to control situations in order to feel safe. We dive into the difference between anxiety and energetic awareness, how your body communicates through “yes” and “no” sensations, and why creating supportive structures is actually what allows true feminine flow and freedom. We explore: Why sensitive women often try to control environments to feel safeThe difference between dysregulation and intuitionMasculine structure vs feminine flowADHD, chaos, and the importance of supportive containersNervous system responses and the dorsal vagal ladderHow to advocate for your needs without guiltWhat projections and boundary reactions are really showing youCreating a life that feels aligned instead of performative This episode is your reminder that freedom doesn’t come from forcing yourself to fit into boxes. If this resonates deep... ✨ The best place to begin working with me for free is through the Sacred Yes Workshop + Workbook. Reach out to me on socials or head to www.gemmasandwell.com/sacredyes

    21 min

  7. May 12

    Episode 185: From Fixing to Freedom: The Coaching Shift the World Needs

    In this powerful episode of the Authentic You Podcast, we dive into the deeper truth behind transformation — in ourselves, our relationships, our families, and the collective world around us. This conversation explores the shift from fixing and people-pleasing to creating truly safe spaces where authenticity can thrive. From codependency patterns and burnout to autonomy, nervous system safety, and the evolution of the coaching industry, this episode is a call back to self-trust, sovereignty, and authentic leadership. We explore: Why freedom and autonomy are essential for transformationThe hidden difference between helping and holding spaceHow authentic coaching creates lasting changeThe collective “purge” happening within the coaching and spiritual industriesThe power of nervous system safety, boundaries, and energetic transformationWhat it really means to guide people back to themselves Plus, hear more about the upcoming June Coaching Workshops and the deeper work behind Cosmic Coaching. If you’re a coach, healer, therapist, mentor - or simply someone passionate about meaningful change - this episode will speak directly to your soul. Sign up to the workshops here: https://www.gemmasandwell.com/coachingskillsworkshops

    22 min

  8. Apr 28

    Episode 184: Main Character Energy Starts Here: Stop Looping & Start Trusting Your Body

    Are you a deep thinker, a pattern-noticer, a “why is this happening?” kind of person… who ends up stuck in loops of overthinking? This episode is your permission slip to stop analysing your way through life - and start trusting your body instead. Inside this episode of the Authentic You Podcast, we’re dismantling the idea that you need to figure everything out before you move. Especially if you’re neurodivergent, intuitive, or highly self-aware, it’s easy to become the detective of your own life - questioning whether it’s trauma, fear, energy, or a subconscious pattern. But what if the answer is simpler than you’ve been taught? You’ll learn how to: -Break free from overthinking loops and chronic indecision -Trust your intuition using a simple “sacred yes / sacred no” framework -Understand the difference between fear, trauma responses, and true misalignment -Stop people-pleasing and honour what actually feels right for you -Regulate your nervous system through aligned decision-making -Step into your “main character energy” and create a life that feels expansive, not heavy This episode is especially powerful for neurodivergent women, coaches, and spiritual entrepreneurs who are done with overprocessing and ready to move into clarity, self-trust, and aligned action. Because the truth is: If it feels light, it’s right. If it feels heavy, it’s not. And when you start living from that place, everything changes - your energy, your decisions, your relationships, and your reality. Join us in Main Character May - https://www.gemmasandwell.com/maincharactermay

    24 min
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Gemma is a Cosmic Coach, TEDx speaker and Energy alchemist who enables those she works with to tap into their potential, understand their superpower strengths to create the business and life of their dreams full of joy and flow. After going through anxiety, burnout and 19 years of study in Psychology, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Coaching, Energy work and becoming a TEDx speaker, she has used these same tools with herself and clients to build heart centred lives and businesses.

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  • Creator
    Gemma Sandwell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gemma Sandwell
  • Show Website
    The Authentic You Podcast